Residential Solar Rebates
Residential Solar Rebates Australia: 2025 National Guide for Homeowners
In 2025, Australian homeowners have access to a variety of solar rebates, interest-free loans, and battery incentives that make transitioning to clean energy more affordable than ever. Whether you’re installing solar panels, adding a battery, or upgrading your inverter, this page outlines the national rebate framework and links to state-specific guides for tailored information through our Solar Rebates hub.
If you’re a business owner, discover tailored incentives for commercial installations via our Commercial Solar Rebates hub.
Federal Solar Rebates for Households
The federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) is the main rebate available to homeowners.
- STC Rebate Value: ~$250-$360 per kW of solar panels (varies by location)
- Eligibility:
- System must be under 100 kW
- Equipment must be CEC-approved
- Installed by a Clean Energy Council-accredited installer
Homeowners do not need to apply directly. The STC value is deducted from your invoice by your solar retailer.
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Federal Battery Rebate - Starts July 2025
From 1 July 2025, batteries are included in the federal SRES program.
- Rebate Value: ~$330-360 per kWh (up to 50 kWh of usable capacity)
- Eligibility:
- Systems must be installed by CEC-accredited providers
- Batteries must be approved and, if grid-connected, VPP-capable
This can significantly reduce battery costs for both new and retrofit installs.
Interest-Free Loans and Local Grants
Several states offer zero-interest loans or local government rebates for residential solar and battery systems.
- NSW Empowering Homes: Up to $14,000 loan for solar+battery installs
- VIC Solar Homes: Up to $1,400 rebate and matching interest-free loan
- Council Rebates: Some LGAs offer additional grants or co-funding
See your state’s guide below for detailed criteria.
State-by-State Residential Rebate Guides
Choose your state to learn more about available programs:
Apartment and Strata Solar Rebates
Programs like NSW’s Solar for Apartments help multi-unit buildings access shared rooftop solar systems.
- Grant Amount: Up to 50% of shared solar+battery cost (max $150,000)
Eligibility: Strata committees or body corporates with suitable rooftop access
What Systems Qualify for Residential Rebates?
Solar Panels: Primary system under SRES
Inverters: Included in STC calculations, must be CEC-approved
Batteries: Now eligible for federal rebate and many state programs
Hybrid Systems: Eligible when installed by accredited providers
Little Effort, Big Results
Why Solar Galaxy for Homeowners?
Solar Galaxy provides end-to-end residential solar solutions that maximise rebate eligibility and long-term energy savings.
We help you choose the right combination of solar panels,
inverters, and
battery storage to ensure performance, compliance, and value for your home energy needs.
- Full rebate application handled for you
- Premium systems featuring components from LG, SolarEdge, and Tesla
- Personalised VPP integration where available
- Transparent quotes showing all applicable discounts
Looking for a particular System Size?
Find out more about the various Residential Solar Systems that we install below.
FAQs About Solar Rebates in Australia
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- Tier-1 N-Type High Performance Panels
- Lifetime support included!
- Battery and EV compatible for future upgrades!
- Free Monitoring to track your savings!
- Fast-track installation
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- Battery and EV compatible for future upgrades!
- Free Monitoring to track your savings!
- Fast-track installation